CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, November 29, 1973 FAL aed STARTS TODAY - FRIDAY - SATURDAY 3 DAYS ONLY NOVEMBER 29 - 30 AND DECEMBER 1 Highly detalled customizing bits that any boy will like. Perfect duplicate of the real thins: ular Price $7.50 SPECIAL PRICE............ $685.,, TOOL SET Regular $5.95 $ 588 SPECIAL PRICE. Chairman of Regional Rec- reation Commission No, 1, Gary Hyson, feela’ strongly about ‘ As g Priyate Citizen with an Opinion © ~ Recreation Chairman Gary Hyson Expresses Personal Views ion commissions and an offec- live’ means of accomplishing this is one of the purposes of the local as an cllizen, Hi bmi Let us not forget that d the follows i ds are what are used to statement to the Castlegar News as a private citizen and says these are not necessarily the opinions of the board members of Recreation Com- mission: No. 1, although his thoughts are directed at the workings of the Commission: Like health, work and safety, recreation is now a basic need. Asch ditions and gel the wheels in motion to start providing the basic recreation services for all people. Total community involve- ment means just that, and that 1s what the commission strives for. Recreation opportunities for all people of all colors and nationality—that is our respon- sibility, Ci h service attiludes are aco in an urban community, itis essential that the goals of Regional Reergation Commission No. 1 be revised as the conditions or altitudes warrant, In our own very special area, we seem to be floundering in an urban society of recrea- tional unrest, This fact is brought to light only when we try to balance cost of facilities and programs versus the cost of , administering the facilities and TRAIN SET Build your own layout for this ready to run H.0 electric train. Includes locomotive and cars, 12 pieces of track, a@ power pak and hook-up wire. Have evenings of fun-filled enjoyment. - Regular Price $22.95 SPECIAL PRICE........ Be 1 9” INCHWORM . This lovable friend is fun to tide. He inches forward with aclicking sound. Ages 2-6, Regular $19.95 SPECIALPRICE............° 6* TINKER TOY An age-old -barrel of fun for the inventive mind, Regular $3.98 SPECIAL PRICE..... sgee HOCKEY GAME The action game for all the family to enjoy. Complete with contour molded play- ers, goal lights, and mag- netic pucks for maximum lism. ¥ req Regular $19.95 — SPECIAL PRICE.......... id 1 4° LITE-BRITE Create beautiful pictures with Lite-Brite. Put in picture outline. Insert Glow Pegs. Watch them light up. Regular Price $11.95 SPECIAL PRICE..... $7°? GIANT SITTING DOG Just call me "Fluffy." Reg. $21.95 99 SPECIAL PRICE. oe 1 9 MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL The computerized electric football game with over 280 different play possibilities. ‘Choose the offense play and walt for your opponent to set up his defense. Push the read out button and Instantly the result will light up on the playing field. LONDON BRIDGE Flopon Regular $5.95 g SPECIAL PRICE... $4 DROWSY “Regional Recreation Com. - mission No, 1 is faced with a severe cutback in total involve- ment because our administra- tive costs are pricing it out of business, The budget structure is based on taxes collected in the Regional District of Central Kootenay. This, of course, only brings in more money when the area prospers and more homes are built. At the present time the cost of wages is eating up the increase in the local recreation budget that the tax base brings in. This, of course, is the prime reason why the program content will be reduced next year, Another factor of great concern is that during the winter months, Regional Rec- reation is not involved in any way with the area of greatest people involvement, that is the Castlegar and District Arena. The reasons for this are long and involved and it is hoped that when a brighter financial picture with the arena is gained, then participation by Recreation Commission No, 1 will again become a factor. Recreational Commissions were set up in order to simplify extra-curricular activities and their locations, in relation to the involvement of volunteer help organizations. "The commissions have to cope with social change, cul- tural change and lastly, econo- mic change. Common goals are a predominate factor in recrea- r Lvening Clegance Gold and Silver SANDALS witl clubs, with ball clubs, with art Community Project Object Of Ticket Sales The local Kinsmen are presently selling raffle tickets for Christmas cheer to the value of $65 or $50 in cash with the winning ticket to be drawn Dec. 21. é The money will be put towards a community project within the next two or three months, The Kinsmen Club of Trail will be holding their next meeting in the local area Dec. 6 for the benefit of the newer and , prospective members of the local club. Those interested may con- tact Hap Watson by telephon- ing 365-3569 anytime. Christmas Seals Respiratory diseases are now the second largest primary cause of hospitalization in Canada. There is more to do, councils, senior citizens, ote, is another goal that the commis- sion tries to achtove. This and the ability to meet changing needs are prime concerns with Regional Recreation Commis- sion No, 1.1 think this has been done offectively. Now Is the time, however, to assess the financial, picture. The objectives of today will be gone tomorrow if.the structure of financing cannot be changed. * Tax support is not enough! Fees and charges will more than likely be needed to fill the gap. Think about the benofits from recreation, Eremenko’s Jammeren A, Durate, 308 - Sth Ave., Castlegar QUALITY SHOES for the family For Dress — Casus! and Work FIT-RITE SHOES ,, ett Sena a on Dec. 1 from 24pm. . Bingo. Castlegar Legion hall every Thurs, night at 7 pm. Come bring a friend and have tea. Handicra: pond, bake and white ele- phant tables. Robson Hall Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. Spon- sored by Robson Parent Group to Guides, Brown- jes and Rangers, Selkirk Weavers’ Guild Handweaving at College Main Lounge Dec lat it am. - 5 p.m. Our Footwear Will Meet the Need of Any Type Work or Any Occasion SR SMITH’S PLUMBING & HEATING 61 Crescent Street, Castlegar — Phone 365-753) - Friends of Robson Brow- nies, Guides & Rangers remember Christmas Car- ousel, Dec. 1 at hall. Castlegar Brownles, Gu- P. camping equipment. Beta Sigma Phi Cook Book Sale, Dec. 1, Safe- way, Super Valu: Dec. a 10-4 ceeds to Silver Bir ch Aauit Activ- ity Centre. Castlegar Figure Skati Club wishes to extend aa ink you to ev. eryone for their help & support for the weekend championships, Please give to Cl Seals, for your Shop Early at West's. PARTY AND ALL OCCASION DRESSES — Petites, Misses and } sizes _ EVENING SKIRTS , Plain and Printed COMPLEMENT THESE WITH OUR LARGE SELECTION OF BLOUSES JUST ARRIVED... New Shipment of JEWELLERY & EVENING BAGS BEAUTIFUL LINGERIE by Kayser : , CHOOSE EITHER SHORT OR LONG SHEER GOWNS Brushed Nylon ‘GOWNS AND PYJAMAS lounge Wear to Please the Most. Discriminating Lady Sew Now for Christmas! New Shipment, of Pre-Cut Pieces. Nice Selection Frovinclal Library. Farlianent Bldgs Victoria, B.C. CAS Published Every Thureday Morning at “The Crossroads of the Kootenays” E AR NE Shorea Slocan Valley and City New Denver’: Silverton \ 5 — 26, No. 49 _ ’ CASTLEGAR, BRITISH COLUMBIA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1973 15 CENTS PER COPY. Can-Cel 10-Mill Tax Limit To be Lifted atEnd of Yea By Burt Campbell Editor Castlegar News . Mayor John Landis and members of his council have reacted with restrained enthu- ‘| siasm to an announcement by Premier Dave Barrett that the : { provincial government will end municipal tax concessions granted to industries. ‘ Mr. | Barrett made the , announcement in Mackenzie on i Sunday right. He said all tax concessions for corporations i: and industry would be. can- , celled before the end of the i year. He sald the objective is to take the tax load off private } homeowners and to have + privato and crown corporations , Pay their fair share. q Canadian Cellulose, under .\ an agreement which brought it y within Castlegar's’ municipal boundaries in 1967, pays only 10 mills while othér taxpayers presently pay 27 mills. This ‘+ concession was scheduled to expire in 1978. At 10 mills, Can-Cel paid $60,000 in municipal taxes this year. At 27 nillls, it would pay $162,000. While expressing concern “that Mr. Barrett's announce- effect on Saturday's amalgama- tion vote because of the lack of details as to how it will apply, Castlegar aldermen were in full agreement that they don't expect the government to let Castlegar keep the tax money from Can-Cel if the town fails to amalgamate with Kinnaird, Ald, Ed Mosby told fellow council members at Tuesday night's council meeting that while he didn't like to speculate on what the government would do, he didn't believe there was any way the benefits would be allowed to accrue to only one community. “It doesn't seem reasonable,” he suggested. Ald. Mike Livingstone concurred | whole-heartedly with Mr. Mosby's sentiments, Following the meeting, Mayor Landis. agreed “res- trained enthusiasm” was a fair assessment of his council's feelings on Premier Barrett's announcement. Mr. Landis said he found it hard to believe the government would allow the extra taxation “windfall”: to accrue only to Castlegar. He commented that amalgamation “is a reality we must face," and it is better for the two towns to accept it ment could have a Contract Signed By Can-Cel And Local No. 1 Canadian. Cellulose. and Local No.1 of the Pulp, ‘Paper through a vote on Saturday’ than to have it forced on them, as it likely would be if the Can-Cel tax base is made available locally at the .. full municipal mill rate. Ald. Andy Shutek said he personally believes there is a possibility that the Can-Cel tax base “will. even be and ers of Canada (formerly the Pulp and Paper We hers of Canada) signed a 4 ‘Lis.the first. PPWC local’ to sign an agreement in this‘ province. It expires June 30, 1975. Local Programs This Wednesday On Channel 7 This ‘coming Wednesday, West Kootenay Cablevision Society will again be utilizing Channel 7. Scheduled for that night is Community and the Schoo! at t 7 p.m. followed a half-hour ‘later by Faith and Sharing John Fr’ Vanier Style. At 8 p.m. there will be the play Pinnochio, Minor Hockey fo Benefit From . * and about, publicity, pein, ithe ‘subject’ locally bees’ i the imminence of the amalga- 4 i Ald. Carl Henne expressed Es n reservations _ about’ ~members making any Co! on Mr. Barrett's anni mation.- yote.; ‘However, Mr. Shutek pointed out that it has already been publicized in the Trail Times, in the Vancouver newspapers, on radio and on Mayor Landis said Vanc- ouver .reporters have heen telephoning the town asking for reaction to the announcement, Earlier this fall, Castlegar council had expressed fear that if Can-Cel’s appeal against its tax assessment. in. -Prince Rupert were successful,’ the company's similar ‘application here would be proceeded with. However, the company has now dropped both appeals, reports Ald. Livingstone. * shared < yet! ip tee ; EE Ci ity mill Rate Woul AWAITING DECISION in the court house library. in Nelson last Friday on the mayoralty recount for the Town of Kinnaird were Howard Bondaroff, left, and A Gerry Rust. The reeount took the morning of last better part Amalgamation Meeting Last Thursday Told Bust with 502. On election night, ahead 511 to 507. A total of its these, 1,005 were valid, 14 were rejected and 281 were unused or spoiled. In handing down his of last Friday with Judge Leo 8. Gananer handing down his decision just before 4 p.m. Friday. The decision declared Howard's brother, George Bondaroff, the winner by one vote. Mr. Bondaroff was credited with 503 . to cast Photo ,noted how close the returning officer, fown, Frias ‘Allen Selbie, came to having the deciding. vote.—Castlegar News By Lois Hughes News Editor Policing figures as high as $175,000 with figures ranging from $60,000 to $100,000 for fire protection were used last Thursday evening when ap- proximately 175 residents of the twin towns of Castlegar and Kinnaird attended a public For more on Amalgamation Meeting, see Page 14 meeting at the Twin Rivers School in: Castlegar dealing with the question of amalgama-. tion. Chaired by Walter Thorp, a former Castlegar alderman, the better portion of the meeting heard questions from the floor replied to by the of the mation are prohibitive, Mr. Mosby said he can remember the early stages of putting a sewer system into Castlegar being described as prohibitive. “T have faith,” he said, and asked the people to also have faith in the area. He said the combined ~ budgets of the twin towns, from which the committee derived its figures, should have no extra costs that are not already being met by the towns in their present budgets. “The only difference in the operations would be one, not two, councils,” he said. Reference was again made from the floor to the fire departments and the possibility of some paid firemen being required. Mr. Mosby said the committee, when making up study committee, Ald. Ed Mosby of Castlegar. In his opening remarks, Mr. Masby called attention to the early discussions on amal- gamation as well as the formation of a district munici- the d budget, did so under the assumption the two volunteer fire departments would be earrying on as they are now. He said the committee did not anticipate any great in- crease in welfare cost, noting that the provi d he 26 Walter Thorp, Chairman ‘Amalgamation Meeting by the committee to the one. put together two weeks later, it was explained that the patties combined budget was for study purposes while the final budget Teflects more completely the study of costs and revenues in the event of amal; pality. He said five years ago would have been while five years ‘Local Heart Foundation Can piecege Kinnaird Approval for.a residential canvass by the local unit of the British Columbia Heart Found- ation to take’ place Heart ” Sunday, Feb. 24, 1974, is to be ‘given if this organization is not presently among those receiv- ing funds from the local United Appeal. 4 Thjs was the decision of Tenders on’ Local Ambulance. nee Gone fo Peco board Srestars ‘has ‘received terde: for the ambulatice service evlce in the’ three interested patties. “These tenders: have gone to committeeto be studied. The ‘tenders. were from FAST Services, Castlegar Fun- eral Home and Lawrence and Georgina Chernoff. FAST Services tender was its with increases.of 10 pel cent in each .of the remain ig. two - years. The Chernoff's contract bid was for $21,000 the first year with five per cent increases in each of the following two years. Land Use Committee Chairman Says Submissions Processed All. submissions to the Land Use Committee of the Regional District of Central Kootenay have been processed, | Swedish National Hockey Team. Castlegar town council has greed unanimously to provide a q the ice, the hall and supper for the visiting Swedish National Hockey team when it plays a game here on Jan. 4. <- “The total cost, a luding the supper, will approxi- mately $125," reported (Ald. f Mike ‘Livingstone at ‘Tuesday’ Ss counci] meeting, “but this will be money well spent and will draw attention to minor hoc- key.” Attendance of about 800 people is expected and part of the proceeds will go to the “Minor Hockey Association for the purchase of a time clock for the arena. AMALGAMATION VOTE SATURDAY Polls open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Vote at Kinnaird Fire Hall Castlegar Town Office Ald. Ed Mosby reported to Castlegar council Tuesday night. Subject to the | public hearing in Nelson on Dec. 19 and the processing ~of the requests by the regional dis- trict board as a whole, these submissions for _ exemptions from the land freeze will be sent to the B.C. Land Commis- sion, which is the final decision- making Mr. Mosby, who is chair- man of the Land Use Commit- tee, stated that even if all the submissions for ‘exemptions were granted, they would account for only about one- tenth of one’ per cent of the existing agricultural land re- serves in the regional district. the Heart Fund is a b Kinnaird Council at Tuesday ‘night's meeting following re- keipt of a letter requesting Permission for a campaign similar to that held last year Which’ realized $3,000 for the Heart Fund. = An inquiry as to whether * from now it will be “somewhat too late”, Mr. Mosby said the ori- ginal intention of the study committee, comprised of him- self, Ald. Andy Shutek of Castlegar and Ald. Jack Chern- off.and Ald. John Pinckney of: Kinnaird, was to feed material * to the public as the study meetings occurred. He said this plan did not turn ut’to be practical with bits of inconsequential matters, when they are not related to Sto be made of secretary- regsurer of the’ local United sAnit Alec Gra Though’ ned a’ worth. ‘while cause by Ald. Carl Henne, the: ‘same request” made’ of Castlegar: council was tabled until after the amalgamation vote. : y Ald. Ed. Mosby called attention to a motion made a year ago that future requests from’ this- organization to Castlegar council for permis- sion to campaign would be - referred to the local United Appeal, specific, distortions, Mr. Mosby. mentioned the © three-year forgiveness of polic- ing costs’ promised by Munici-. pai Affairs Minister Jim: Lori- met. ‘These’: would.” time. He said:policing would-be carried out by members of the Ri . Mr. Mosby pointed out that the letters patent in regards to taxes derived ‘from Can-Cel would change in that time and industry would then be on the same mill rate as the rest of the ien.: be., negotiable: tythe: end -of:that’ -. is at present reviewing the whole question of welfare cost sharing with a view to relieving municipalities of this burden.” When ' asked about ‘a $75,000 difference. from the first proposed budget studied with the present mene re of 24 for innaird 2T for Castlegar. In addition, Castlegar tax- payers rs pay 3.44 mills to the regional district while Kim naird’s mill rate includes ikx RDCK levy. School District Requests Sidewalk on School District No. 9 has written to Castlegar: council asking for a sidewalk on Sherbiko Hill because of unsafe walking conditions during the winter. + Aldermen decided at their meeting - Tuesday ‘night that this Tequeat’ be held © in: Sherhiko Hill neighborhood of $7,(Hh" Bie noted as well that if tie sidewalk were built. there would be expense invaived fir- the town im: keeping it clear af snow. Copies of the school dis i letter: : ‘pending: x of curb and gutter work and the compiling .of. such .-n information as elevations for blacktop and sidewalks. However, Ald. Andy Shu- tek recalled that council had learned some time ago that a simple asphalt sidewalk from the bottom of Sherbiko Hill to When it was suggested the costs associated with amalga- te of the way tread! the Sherbiko Sub- division “would cost in the Koofenay Mountaineering Club and Search And Rescue Hold Successful Rescue Exercise A very successful rescue exercise was held Saturday in the Syringa Creek area. Taking part were the Mountain Rescue of Kootenay’Mountainee Ring Search and Rescue, working together for the first time in this area. It was presumed that four persons, two on a cliff and two in the bush, were out over- night. A.-call to the RCMP alerted all rescue units who met at 8 a.m. Saturday. The search was under the direction of ' Civil Defence searchmaster Fred’ Stamp- Vincent and RCMP search- master Chuck Simmons. Lynn Lennox of Nelson was coordin- ator for Mountain Rescue. John Carter acted as leader and seven other members partici- pated. Barry Jerome and Glenn Toogood were search leaders, with 14 other members partici- pating. The exercise was planned by Peter Wood and Lynn Lennox of Mountain Rescue and Fred Stamp-Vincent and Ted Cowlin of Search - and - Rescue. Base radio was meena by George Kardash. The weather was, very uncooperative, however all personnel chose to grin and bear it. Those who acted as victims received praise for putting up with the wet and cold while waiting for rescue. : Civil Defence coordinator HJ. (Red) Warner remarked that there is always a chance that these two groups will be needed at the same time and he was very pleased with this joint exercise. The organizers for both groups: deserve much credit for their willingness to spend their time in learning how to help others. Mr. Warner was also very pleased that the Provincial, rescue ' coordinator Bjorne Throshaug, was able to attend. The 197 provisional oper- ating budget. for Sehosl District secretary-treasurer, Dascher attributed the increase. to teachers’ salaries and to salaries of the general and office staff. This budget also makes Provision for five additional teachers for September of 1975 based on a projected estimate of possible increased - enrofl- ment, The rise in the general cost of living and basie materials were also cited as causing the increase. The board has until Feb. 15, 1974 to present its final budget. Regular Price $1295 $@99 ia canard encom ann cenb an esas snbe ns reanans the tagu aban saasencanonceansasn sated SPECIAL PRICE. . . 9 Sora oe see of Polyester Crepes, Prints and Velvets. Lovely Trims to Complement Your Creations. USE OUR LAYAWAY PLAN AND FREE GIFT WRAPPING SERVICE DON’T MISS OUR BIG LINK CHRISTMAS SALE: DECEMBER 6 - 7 - 8 AIR TRAVEL AGENTS FOR ALL AIRLINES @ . Reservations ‘@ Tours : @ Hotel Accom. - @ Travel Insurarice GUN & HOLSTER SET 50 shot repeater cap pistols for the young Marshall. Regular $11.95 SPECIAL PRICE.... 95 SPECIAL PRICE. .... 54 $999 Castlegar alderman. Council member's assured those present there * would be no change in the two services as far as they could tell. Policing costs, for which there is a three-year forgiveness, would stay about the same aa the fire halls ‘would continue to operate with: © volunteer. : the’ e: facilities. The amalgamation veferendum is to be voted on this Saturday with polls being opened io the Kinnaird Fire Hall and the Castlegar town office.—Castlegar News Photos B ' PUBLIC MEETING to ‘discuss the saa amalgi aijimation of Castlegar ‘and Kinnaird saw approximately 175 residents of the ‘twin towns gather in the gymnasium of Twin’ Rivers School in Castlegar last Thursday evening to hear the'mayors ‘and aldermen ‘of both! municipalities speak. Members of the (amalgamation ’ committee are chairman Ed Mosby, Ald.’ Andy Shutek, Ald, John ‘Pinckney and Ald. Jack Chernoff. Chairing the publle’ meeting, :which saw many individuals express concern over the questions of ¥ pee and fire protection costs, was Walter Thorp,'a: former acd donb 78 Pine. Street Phone 365-7025 | Your Link Hordware Dealer — Phone lo oe “Use Your Chargex Credit Card” Tommy Biln ‘Comer of Pine Street and Columbia Avenue Phone 365-7813 Open Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday end Holiday Hours:-12 noon to 1 Pm. and 6 to 7 p.m.